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telogen
[tel´o-jen]the quiescent or resting phase of the hair cycle, following catagen. At this stage the hair has become a club hair and does not grow further.
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tel·o·gen
(tel'ō-jen),Resting phase of hair cycle.
[G. telos, end, + -gen, producing]
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telogen
(tĕl′ə-jən)n.
The phase in the hair growth cycle during which a new hair is formed in the follicle and a hair that has stopped growing is shed. It follows and generally lasts longer than catagen.
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tel·o·gen
(tel'ō-jen)Resting phase of hair cycle.
[G. telos, end, + -gen, producing]
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